tightening

Example Sentences

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For now, Hartnett expects that the rally can keep on rocking until the Federal Reserve, now led by Chair Kevin Warsh, is forced by accelerating inflation to try tightening financial conditions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

China is tightening scrutiny of outbound capital flows after forcing the unwinding of the Meta-Manus deal, as authorities seek to safeguard the economy amid heightened technology rivalry with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But it may have to keep rates higher for longer or even consider additional tightening if those conditions don’t hold and inflation continues rising.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

His grip on the country had been tightening for years.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Dimple flushed and looked away, hands tightening around the iced coffee cup.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon